About us

About us

Loto-Québec was founded in 1969 by the Québec government, primarily to allow the province to oversee the activities surrounding games of chance and to lessen organized crime's control of these activities. All profits are returned to the public in the form of services provided by the government.

As a State corporation with commercial activities, we have duties and responsibilities to the government and the people of Québec.

Our contribution is financial, and also social and environmental. Our top priority is to maintain balance between our economic mission and our social responsibility.

Mission

To responsibly and efficiently manage games of chance in a controlled and measured fashion, in the interest of all Quebecers.

Vision

Provide Quebecers with high quality entertainment options thanks to a range of attractive, innovative and competitive offerings, while remaining a recognized worldwide leader in responsible commercialization.

Strategic orientations

Place the customer at the centre of our decision-making process

Develop new growth opportunities combining gaming and entertainment

Foster goodwill towards our organization and offerings

Improve our agility and our work process

Values

We base our activities on the values honoured by the entire organization:

Integrity and agility

Overall performance and innovation

Client-centred and creator of emotions

Synergy and pleasure

Subsidiaries

The Lotteries team is responsible for the sale and marketing of instant and terminal-based lotteries, as well as sports betting. It manages a network of some 8,500 retailers with lottery terminals, spread throughout the province.

The Société des casinos du Québec is responsible for operating and developing Québec’s casinos. It aims to ensure that its establishments provide the best in customer service while offering innovative and diverse games.

Over time, we have developed significant expertise in casino security and management matters, a fact that draws the interest of many foreign partners. Our internationally recognized knowledge enables us to hold a seat on the executive committee of the International Association for Casino Surveillance.

World firsts

Did you know? We were the world's first lottery corporation in the world to:

Operate a terminal-based sales network

Market a lottery linked with a televised game

Launch a lottery with a CD-ROM

Introduce an interactive terminal on the prevention of problem gambling in its casinos